Question

Why metals do not react easily with bases?

• A. They are electron acceptors.
• B. They are unreactive.
• C. They have a high melting point.
• D. They are electron donors.

Answer 1

The correct option is D They are electron donors.

Metals have 2,3 electrons in their valence shell. They readily donate electrons to the combining atom. A base is an electron pair donor. Both the metal and the base tend to give up electrons, and no preferred direction for the electrons to go, no reaction occurs.